Month: January 2019

The Bible is a collection of books written by many different authors over a period of centuries, these stories, poems, laws, prophecies are not just literature. Behind each story is an meaningful message from GOD that the authors wanted readers to hear. The bible is ancient & of cultural distance, that separates us from those who wrote it. Understanding its deep messages is not always an easy task. We’re here to decode & discover the meaning of each story. It is at its Core, a story of Rescue & Salvation. Its about GODS relationship with world he made, a world that went tragically wrong when sin entered into the world & ruptured humankinds relationship with GOD. Its about GODS promise to Rescue & Renewal of the world. Life & Death, & that GOD wants us to be reconciled to Him, to have our relationship with him restored.

MARK 4:35-41, 5:25-34, 5:35-43, 6:3, 6:30-44, 8:1-10

JOHN 8:58, 10:10, 11:17-44, JOHN 20:30-31, EXODUS 3:13-15

ISAIAH 40:10-11, JOHN 6:1-14, 6:32-35

MATTHEWWROTE TO REPRESENT JESUS AS THE MESSIAH TOLD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, HE INCLUDES MIRACLES OF JESUS TO HELP REPRESENT & EMPHASIZE THE RESPONSE OF PEOPLE WHO WITNESSED

MARK REPRESENTS JESUS MIRACLES NOT AS THOSE THAT LEAD TO FAITH BUT THAT COME FROM FAITH, HIGHLIGHTS OF THOSE INTERACTING WITH JESUS RECEIVING BLESSINGS FROM THE MIRACLES HE PREFORMS

LUKESGOSPEL TO PROVIDE DETAILED ACCOUNT OF JESUS LIFE, EMPHASIZES JESUS COMPASSION FOR THE SICK, POOR , MORE TO THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -ACTS 10:38

JOHNSGOSPEL WAS WRITTEN SO THE READERS OF GOSPEL WOULD BELIVE IN JESUS & THUS RECIEVE TRUE LIFE, INCLUDING SEVEN MIRACLES THAT FUNCTION AS SIGNS THAT INTRODUCE THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS & HIS UNIQUE AUTHORITY

Morning trial before the Sanhedrin– Trial beforePilate-Trial before Herod- Final Trial before Pilate-Crucifixion & Burial

After Jesus drank the wine, he said everything is done! He bowed his Head & Died. John 19:30,

Jesus lies in the Tomb Matthew 27:57-66, Deuteronomy 21:22-23,

Resurrection Matthew 28:1-6, Corinthians 15:12-22

Christian faith is an Easter Faith, it marks the beginning of a resurrection promised to follow God & its down payment guaranteeing Gods ultimate triumph over evil. The Christian message addresses the plight of humans when they chose their own way instead of GODS way. A choice that results in both spiritual & physical death. Jesus death was GODS way of dealing with captivity of humanity to sin & death. An emphatic message that triumph over death can also be ours

David’s words echo Jesus experience on the cross Psalm 22:6-7 , David ended his Psalm with a hopeful note of Rescue for the Future: People not yet born will be told, The Lord has Saved Us! Psalm 22:31

WISHFUL THINKING OR REAL EVENT ?!

Jesus didn’t die on the cross. The women went to the wrong tomb. The disciples stole Jesus Body. The disciples had visions of Jesus, but his resurrection was spiritual not physical

PELVIC Exam vs PAP SMEAR. Pap smear and pelvic examination are common gynecological procedures done both at the office level and hospitals.

PAP SMEAR is done at well-women clinics, to screen for cervical cancer. Pap smear is a screening test to detect cervical cancer. A pap smear yields a sample for examination under the microscope. Pap smear is targeted more towards prevention.

PELVIC EXAM is thorough examination where all the features of the female reproductive system are analyzed. The gynecologist will examine the vagina, Cervix, adnexa, uterine size, and other palpable abnormalities are assessed. Pelvic exam is a clinical examination protocol. Pelvic examination is a diagnostic procedure that can be altered according to the clinician’s need. Pelvic examination is a more of a diagnostic procedure.

“There are two questions you must ask yourself: The first is 'Where am I going?' and the second is 'Who will go with me?' If you ever get these questions in the wrong order you are in trouble.” ― Sam Keen